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BlueS reference design connects multiple devices at home
Posted on 5-Jan-2004 07:27 News, Bluetooth

The DSP Group planning to unveil new chip-sets for residential wireless communication at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (CES 2004).

iBIZ to show virtual laser keyboard, Pocket Radio and Xela Case during CES 2004
Posted on 4-Jan-2004 17:03 News, Computing

The company will exhibit new products during the Consumer Electronics Show 2004, in Las Vegas.

National Scientific Corporation announces Wi-Fi tag prototype
Posted on 4-Jan-2004 14:01 News, Wi-Fi

National Scientific Corporation announced its new Wi-Fi hardware platform, Wi-Fi Tracker, capable of providing tracking and positioning information on any standard Wi-Fi network. Hardware developer kits are now available to select early adopter customers.

Windows CE .Net 4.20 ported to Xbox
Posted on 3-Jan-2004 22:52 News, Software

The software is not completely finished, but a proof of concept exists. The idea is to show how to port Windows to the gaming console.

California law bans use of computer displays in front seat
Posted on 3-Jan-2004 11:17 News, Computing

The law explicitly bans the use of any visual device, like video monitors or screen or any similar way to visually displaying video. It doesn't say anything about Voice Activated or Text-to-speech though.

Lenovo ET560 is a Pocket PC Phone Edition with clamshell design
Posted on 3-Jan-2004 11:10 News, Phone Edition

This Pocket PC includes Bluetooth and a rotating screen that makes it look like a normal Pocket PC.

What's the trend for 2004
Posted on 2-Jan-2004 11:50 News, Computing

Jon Fortt wrote for The San Jose Mercury News a list of tech trends for 2004. Most wireless or mobile related.

Nokia and Eidos will give away thousands of copies of Lara Croft game
Posted on 2-Jan-2004 11:27 News, Gaming

Tomb Raider for N-Gage distributed to more than 70,000 fans at the 2003 National Championship Game.

Synchronisation solution for Windows Mobile and AS/400
Posted on 30-Dec-2003 12:45 News, Windows Mobile Pocket PC

Zanden created a framework for data synchronisation between AS/400 computers and Pocket PCs.

Japanese National Police Agency to make it more expensive to talk on mobile while driving.
Posted on 30-Dec-2003 11:54 News, Mobile

Japan wants to increase fines applied to users caught talking on mobile phone while driving.

Telstra boosts network for predicted New Year SMS record
Posted on 30-Dec-2003 11:19 News, Mobile

A record 11.8 million SMS were sent during Christmas Day through Australian network Telstra. The operator expects more than 16 million SMS for New Year's Eve.

Telecom New Zealand to launch Xtra Wireless
Posted on 30-Dec-2003 10:59 News, Mobile

The new Wireless Broadband service seems to compete directly to Woosh.

Apple handheld rumours
Posted on 30-Dec-2003 10:36 News, Apple

Around the web the rumours of a new Apple handheld prototype abound.

MSDN webcasts related to Windows Mobile platform for January 2004
Posted on 29-Dec-2003 09:40 News, Development

These MSDN webcasts are of interest to developers working with Windows based mobile devices.

TxtBoard internet appliance
Posted on 28-Dec-2003 15:46 News, Mobile

A post-it note with internet connectivity, Bluetooth and SMS.

Drop a mobile phone in your beer, claim from insurance
Posted on 28-Dec-2003 15:32 News, Mobile

Thousands of mobile phones are dropped into pints each year during the festive season.

Gametrac to be unveiled during CES 2004 in Las Vegas
Posted on 28-Dec-2003 11:15 News, Windows CE

The Gametrac is a mobile gaming device based on Windows CE .Net.

Survey reveals Palm users are more satisfied than Pocket PC users
Posted on 27-Dec-2003 11:12 News, Computing

PC World magazine published the results of a survey about the computer products readers use. This year it includes other personal technologies, like PDAs and Digital Cameras.

T-Mobile Germany to release free Windows Mobile 2003 upgrade
Posted on 27-Dec-2003 11:02 News, Phone Edition

Users of the MDA I Pocket PC Phone Edition will have access to a download of the new OS from 29 December 2003.

Mobile movies: the market for short videos on small screens
Posted on 27-Dec-2003 10:21 News, 3G

Datacom Research sees mobile video (streaming and downloading) as key reason for subscribing to 3G services.

Proliferation of wireless data forms new security market
Posted on 26-Dec-2003 16:01 News, Computing

Wireless carriers are expanding their data services, and more consumer and business devices are supporting wireless connectivity. There are a number of security risks associated with wireless data, which has driven the creation of a new wireless security market.

CyKey wireless keyboard for Palm OS devices
Posted on 25-Dec-2003 23:00 News, Palm

The CyKey Plus is a small "chord" keyboard. The manufacturer claims that it allows fast (30-60 words per minute) touch typing with only one hand.

The Queen's Christmas broadcast to the Commonwealth
Posted on 25-Dec-2003 22:32 News, Mobile

The Queen's Christmas broadcast to be available first time via mobile phone.

MobilePlanet and Audible give US$100 discount for AudibleReady devices
Posted on 25-Dec-2003 10:42 News, Computing

Until the end of 2003 Audible and MobilePlanet offer a discount on handheld devices (including Palm OS and Pocket PC) with new subscriptions

Pointsec Mobile Technologies signs agreement with Volvo IT
Posted on 24-Dec-2003 17:23 News, Computing

Volvo will protect its handhelds with Pointsec for Pocket PC.


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